Royal family recap: Princess Anne attends banquet as Prince Harry makes unannounced TV appearance
All of the royal news from Thursday 4 December, as the King and Queen host President Frank-Walter Steinmeier for a state visit
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Tracy SchaverienRoyal and Features Contributor
Updated: December 4, 2025
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